Truss-Style Newtonian on an EQ6 - Can It Be Done?

[Benno85]

Howdy Folks,

I've just had a thought which I'd like to run past you all.....

....Is there a way to use a collapsable truss-style reflector both in Dob form for visual and on an EQ6 for imaging? This would be based purely on weight (ie, would a 12" collapsable truss weigh approximately the same as an 8" solid tube??)

Just a thought guys, I need something to stimulate my brain as work is not doing a good job of that!!!!

Cheers,

Ben :thumbsup:

[MelD]

I'm with Ben on this one. Has anyone done it?

[erick]

:sadeyes: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=23213

[JethroB76]

There was a more recent thread on this; Astronut posted a picture of someones 10 or 12" lightbridge on an EQ to show it *can* be done, but didnt indicate how it performed.
I suspect if it worked great there would be many more examples around.

[Benno85]

Hmmm, thanks all, I might search a bit deeper. My train of thought was along the lines of open truss RCOS scopes on EQ mounts, which I believe are heavier than s standard Newtonian if I'm not mistaken? :shrug:

[Visionoz]

Got to the link below, and in there near the bottom of the page where there's photos of the SW 12" FlexDob mounted on a NEQ6 - but like the owner said, works well if no breeze/wind!
http://www.astronomyforum.net/skywatcher-telescopes-forum/88593-first-impressions-skywatcher-300p-flexitube-auto-2.html

HTH
Cheers
Bill